Access & Individual Support

YHES House is a safe, youth-friendly community hub that provides a non-judgemental space where young people are welcomed, listened to, and respected. Our services are available either through our centre or at outreach points - wherever you feel more comfortable.

Our staff and volunteers are here to help you get your life on track and work towards your goals.

YHES House can help you if you:

Are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless

Are struggling with life and need someone to talk to

Are having issues with drugs and alcohol

Have questions about sex and sexuality

Are pregnant and need support

Are having relationship problems

Are a young parent looking for social and parenting support

Need health advice

Need a safe place to stop in, have a shower, do some laundry and use the Internet

Need a referral and advocacy

Drop In

Mondays and Thursdays 9am – 4pm for young people aged 12 - 21years

Access to Centrelink

Each Thursday morning from 10am - 1pm young people aged between 14 - 25 years can access Centrelink in a friendly space.

Access to Health professional

Each Thursday morning from 9:30am – 12pm a specialised drug and alcohol health worker is available to provide individual health education/counselling for young people aged 12 – 25 years. No referral is required and unlimited sessions are available.

YHES House’s Young Parents Program

The program is for young parents aged 12 - 25 years and includes:

Childbirth education and support including:

Midwifery care through in-house clinic

Diet and nutrition advice

Stages of labour information

Gold Coast Hospital tours

Relaxation and birth classes

Education about the emotional and practical needs of babies

Information about maternity allowance

Breastfeeding education

A new parents support group that educates participants about:

Newborn care (weighing & growth monitoring)

Sleep and settling

Introducing solids to baby

Contraception

Teeth and teething

Baby development

Family payments

Other available support services

How can you access YHES House?

If you're aged between 12 - 25 years you can access YHES House.

The Young Parent Program; Centrelink & health professional services is available for young people aged up to 25 years of age.

Opening hours are Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm.

If you would like to find out more please call in to see us, phone 07 5528 5333 for an appointment with one of our friendly youth support workers, or fill in this form.